Bring some cash and your Broadway dreams to Marie’s CrisisĪ legendary piano bar popular not only with the LGBTQ crowd but the musical theater community at large, Marie’s Crisis often features intimate shows by Broadway stars and composers. Regulars love the $6 burgers and frequent drink specials along with Julius’s monthly Mattachine Night, a dance party started by John Cameron Mitchell and PJ DeBoy to honor trailblazing queers, held the third Thursday of each month the popular event is named after the first gay rights organization. It opened as a grocery store in 1840, became a bar in 1864, and started attracting a gay crowd by the 1960s. This wood-paneled spot is the city’s oldest gay bar. Grab a pint in a pioneering space at Julius’ Frequent specials, including Margarita Tuesdays and Whiskey Wednesdays, make for cheap fuel at this particularly festive bar.
Look up to see the multitude of lanterns strewn from the ceiling.
If you’re staying near the Village: Look for a snack (or some popcorn) at CubbyholeĬolorfully decorated and suggestively named, Cubbyhole is a lesbian bar with an inclusive vibe (gay and straight welcome) and serves free popcorn to boot. The space doesn’t have TVs in an effort to foster human interaction, and a rewards program encourages repeat visits. With shirtless bartenders and scantily clad theme nights, REBAR is charged with sexual energy. Don’t expect bright colors here except a Pride flag or two. Part club and part bar, this sleek venue is the 2.0 iteration of gay nightlife, with polished wood barstools and Edison light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. Have some fun and make some friends at REBAR The bar has a range of specials after 9pm as well, like $6 frozen margaritas on Tuesdays-and even on weekends you’ll find drink promotions here. A generous two-for-one happy hour on weekdays makes it easy to down a few while watching a game. Keep an eye on the big game at Gym Sportsbarįor dudes who like dudes who are into sports, Gym Sportsbar has you covered with a dizzying array of screens as well as a pool table. Sundays are for football and $3 domestic drafts. Universe-like ambassador, whose duties include hosting benefits and workshops for the leather community. From Foot Fetish Mondays to Jockstrap Wednesdays, it’s filled with risqué theme nights for a multitude of tastes-but leather reigns. The Eagle NYC Opened in 1970 and billed as a leather-and-Levi’s jeans bar, this was one of the first gay watering holes to open after the Stonewall riots. Bust out that jock and harness at the Eagle Comfy couches encourage lingering in the dimly lit and cozy space. You’ll find a welcoming vibe here on the friendly side of cruisy. This venerable bar frequently hosts live events at a small stage in back, like Miss Peppermint’s Drag Show, a long-running variety show of comedy and kitsch. If you’re staying near Chelsea and Union Square: Catch a drag show at Barracudaīarracuda’s low-key lounge atmosphere makes it a swell spot to have drinks with friends or to meet new ones. If you’re here for a limited amount of time you’re going to be looking for the right kind of nightlife to make your trip unforgettable, so grab a stool and consider one of these popular spots ready to welcome your beautiful gay self to New York. You can pop in to cozy neighborhood watering holes, cruisy dives, or pick a diva-laden den perfect for watching the latest Drag Race. There are dozens of great gay bars in New York City. Recommendations from the African Diaspora.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Arrow Icon Arrow icon.
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